Siemens announces 'Prime Minister's Industry 4.0 Taskforce'
28 April, 2016Siemens has announced the formation of a special industrial taskforce to support Australia's transition to a new economy and connect the nation to the fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0.
Brazilian dam burst disaster restoration settlement expected
27 January, 2016A restoration settlement for the dam burst disaster at a BHP Billiton-backed iron ore joint venture in Brazil could be finalised this week.
What does GHS mean for Australian businesses?
22 June, 2015The majority of changes and impact to Australian businesses from the GHS recommendations will be felt prior to the official introduction of the new GHS standards on 1 January 2017, so businesses will need to spend time and money to prepare their operations for compliance.
Australian Government continues to lack vision for manufacturing
09 June, 2015The same old story: a lack of support and incentive means that Australia now ranks 116th out of 142 countries when it comes to converting research dollars into innovation and commercial success.
Funding to boost 19 manufacturers
21 May, 2015The Abbott government has announced that it will be injecting funding into 19 Australian manufacturing businesses, including Cochlear and Bega Cheese, in a bid to bolster their competitiveness in a rapidly shifting market.
Budget gives ANSTO more funding
18 May, 2015The federal government last Tuesday announced $193 million for Australia's nuclear agency, enabling expansion of future research and the building of nuclear waste management facilities.
Labor plans manufacturing industry assistance
08 May, 2015The ALP has released a draft platform outlining plans for assistance to the manufacturing industry.
Global chemical labelling system coming to Australia
20 April, 2015The United Nations has published the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), which will come into effect in Australia on 1 January 2017.
Government 'changes its mind' on funding for car manufacturing
10 March, 2015The Abbott government has announced today that it will reinstate nearly $1 billion in funding for the car industry in its latest move to do away with several contentious policies.
Government 'changes its mind' on funding for car manufacturing
10 March, 2015The Abbott government has announced today that it will reinstate nearly $1 billion in funding for the car industry in its latest move to do away with several contentious policies.
100% FIFO mining in Queensland to end under new government
05 February, 2015The change of government in Queensland may signal changes to the use of FIFO workforces at Queensland mines.
Climate Council report: new investment into renewable energy down by 70%
13 November, 2014A new report from the Climate Council reports that while most countries around the world had accelerated action on climate change over the last five years, Australia has "moved from a leader to laggard".
NSW coal miners suffer a double blow
23 October, 2014The rejection by the Planning Assessment Commission of two open-cut mine expansions in the Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains has been described as a "brutal double blow" by the NSW Minerals Council.
NT pushes ahead with Moomba pipeline
13 October, 2014The Northern Territory government is moving quickly on the construction of a gas pipeline from Alice Springs to Moomba, which it is hoped will ease NSW's looming gas shortage and revolutionise the domestic gas market.
NSW moves a step closer to uranium mining
15 September, 2014Two years after NSW overturned a uranium exploration ban, six companies have been invited to apply for exploration licences.
